weatherstripping
Door gap filler
Weatherstripping is material used to seal gaps around doors and windows, blocking drafts, moisture, and dust.
It comes in various forms—foam tape, rubber gaskets, metal strips—applied where movable parts meet frames.
The verb means to apply such material: We spent the weekend weatherstripping the old windows.
Also spelled as two words.
Waterproof gap filler
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- puttyPliable sealing compound
mastic · sealant · waterproofing · airtight · watertight · bonding · bead · joint
Bubble-filled substance
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
neoprene · bronze · aluminum · pile · brush · tubular · compression · magnetic
Point of beginning
- jambVertical frame member
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- door sweepStrip blocking underdoor gaps
- kerfIncision from a blade
rabbet · trim · flange · peel-and-stick · staple · tack · measure · cut
Hinged room barrier
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- garage doorVehicle storage entrance
- attic hatchCeiling panel to storage
- sliding doorPanel moving along tracks
casement · double-hung · storm door · entry door · exterior door · skylight · pet door · mail slot
Movement of atmosphere
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- gapUnfilled space between
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
seepage · cold · chill · wind · breeze · penetration · whistling · exfiltration
Thermal transfer prevention
- R-valueInsulation effectiveness measure
- energy savingsReduced power consumption
- heat lossWarmth leaving a system
- thermalPertaining to warmth
conservation · utility bills · HVAC · heating · cooling · air conditioning · climate control · weatherization
caulk
Waterproof gap filler
putty · mastic · sealant · waterproofing · airtight · watertight · bonding · bead · joint · perimeter
foam
Bubble-filled substance
silicone · neoprene · bronze · aluminum · pile · brush · tubular · compression · magnetic · interlocking
threshold
Point of beginning
- jambVertical frame member
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- door sweepStrip blocking underdoor gaps
kerf · rabbet · trim · flange · peel-and-stick · staple · tack · measure · cut · fit
door
Hinged room barrier
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- garage doorVehicle storage entrance
- attic hatchCeiling panel to storage
sliding door · casement · double-hung · storm door · entry door · exterior door · skylight · pet door · mail slot · electrical outlet
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- gapUnfilled space between
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
leakage · seepage · cold · chill · wind · breeze · penetration · whistling · exfiltration · currents
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- R-valueInsulation effectiveness measure
- energy savingsReduced power consumption
- heat lossWarmth leaving a system
thermal · conservation · utility bills · HVAC · heating · cooling · air conditioning · climate control · weatherization · envelope
- hardware storehammer, saw, screwdriver, wrench, pliers
- Home improvementpainting, flooring, tiling, fence building, shelving
- auto partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, steering wheel
- exterior maintenancepainting, power washing, gutter cleaning, siding repair, window washing
- home maintenanceplumbing, painting, repairs, cleaning, pest control
- Home Repairsplumbing, painting, drywall, caulking, patching
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